IDP.Generic
IDP.Generic is a threat name that may come up in your antivirus suite. The abbreviation IDP usually stands for "identity provider" and is a component that handles identity information and authentication.
In the most common case, IDP.Generic is a generic threat name. The generalized handle IDP.Generic does not refer to any specific or concrete threat. It is a commonly used identifier than certain antivirus programs flag using their heuristic detection algorithms.
Similar detections are very common when the antivirus software runs into an executable such as a cracked game file or a bundle installer containing a mix of software, some of which may potentially be malicious.
It is possible for the heuristic models to even flag executables that are part of legitimate software, in which case following through with the removal and quarantine suggestion from the antivirus may lead to said software malfunctioning.
It is best to exercise caution when dealing with heuristic detections and double-check the location of the potential threat.
If a potential real threat is hiding behind the IDP.Generic detection, however, it is best to let the antivirus software take care of the issue. The difficulty lies in telling the false positives from the real threats.
Chances are, if you got a software bundle installer from an unusual location and you see it flagged with IDP.Generic, it is probably best to remove the file and search for the components you want from the bundle elsewhere.
Bundle installers are one of the most common ways for malware to infiltrate systems, and do so nearly with user consent, as the user would need to read the very small font in order to dodge the potentially unwanted software or malware that might be piggy-backing the bundle installer.
Still, if you find a file flagged with IDP.Generic in one of your legitimate software directories, there is a high probability that your antivirus heuristics tripped a false alarm.
